please kindly

Meaning

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   A very polite and formal way to ask someone to do something.

   Grammar: Used at the start or end of a request, often in writing: Please kindly send the report.

   Patterns

   • please kindly + verb
   • please kindly + verb + object

   Please kindly send me the details by Friday.

   Please kindly note that the office will be closed on Monday.

   We kindly ask you to please remain seated.

Common combinations

please kindly send

Please kindly send your reply by email.

please kindly note

Please kindly note the change of address.

please kindly inform

Please kindly inform us of your decision.

Synonyms and how they differ

please

Simpler and more natural; use it alone in most requests.

kindly

Formal and can sound old-fashioned; it already includes the idea of 'please'.

Word family

kindly adverb

In a kind way, or as a formal way to ask for something.

please adverb

A polite word used when asking for something.

Commonly confused: please kindly or kindly?

Practice

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